Erin Lichy, a cast member of Real Housewives of New York City, denied accusations that she donated to Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” campaign. She clarified that she believes the 2020 presidential election was fair and that the president was rightfully elected. The allegations stemmed from TikTok videos showing screenshots of Lichy’s supposed donations to Trump’s campaign via the Republican fundraising platform, WinRed, following Trump’s defeat in the election.
Erin Lichy denies accusations of donating to Trump’s “Stop the Steal” campaign and asserts her belief that the 2020 presidential election was fair and that Biden was rightfully elected.
Title: Real Housewives of New York City Star Erin Lichy Addresses Donation Controversy
Erin Lichy, a cast member of the reality TV show Real Housewives of New York City, recently issued a statement in response to accusations from viewers regarding her alleged support for former President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” campaign. In an exclusive statement to Us Weekly, Lichy clarified that she did not deny the election and never endorsed the “Stop the Steal” movement. She firmly believes that the 2020 presidential election was fair and that President Joe Biden was rightly elected.
The speculation surrounding Lichy’s alleged donations surfaced on social media, particularly through TikTok videos and Instagram comments. Some TikTok users claimed to have evidence showing that Lichy made multiple donations to Trump’s campaign after the election results were announced. One TikTok video even displayed screenshots of supposed donations made by Lichy to WinRed, a Republican fundraising platform endorsed by the Republican National Committee.
However, Lichy personally responded to these claims on Instagram, denying their veracity. Commenting on one of her recent Instagram posts, she stated that the allegations were untrue and offered to address any questions privately through direct messages. Despite her efforts to dismiss the false narratives, the accusations continued to circulate on social media.
It is important to note that WinRed, the platform to which Lichy’s alleged donations were made, has faced its share of controversy. A HuffPost report from October 2021 linked the platform to Kash Patel, who used WinRed to raise money for his “Legal Offense Trust.” Concerns arose regarding the lack of transparency in how these funds were utilized, with critics speculating that they could be used to support legal defenses for individuals involved in the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
While Patel’s representative stated that funds from the Legal Offense Trust were intended to assist Americans who felt silenced or censored by the media and big tech, questions regarding the use of these funds persisted. The January 6 committee’s investigation revealed that Trump had raised $250 million in donations within a week after the election for an “Official Election Defense Fund” that did not exist. Instead, these funds were redirected to Trump’s Save America PAC, which later made contributions to Trump-affiliated entities.
Lichy’s statement seeks to dispel the misinformation surrounding her supposed support for the “Stop the Steal” campaign. As fans and viewers await further developments, it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold and impact Lichy’s role in the Real Housewives franchise.
Disclaimer: This blog post is based on information available at the time of writing and does not constitute a definitive account of the events.
